Biography
George Albert "Georgie" Jessel (April 3, 1898 β May 23, 1981) was an American actor, singer, songwriter, and film producer. He was famous in his lifetime as a multitalented comedic entertainer, achieving a level of recognition that transcended his limited roles in movies. He was widely known by his nickname, the "Toastmaster General of the United States," for his frequent role as the master of ceremonies at political and entertainment gatherings. Jessel originated the title role in the stage production of The Jazz Singer.
Filmography
all 62
Movies 47
self 26
TV Shows 15
Producer 12
Writer 4
Narrator 3
Self (archive footage)
Sid & Judy (2019)
Movie
George Jessel
The Other Side of the Wind (2018)
Movie
Self (archive footage)
Frank Capra's American Dream (1997)
Movie
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage (1983)
Movie
Himself - Witness
Reds (1981)
Movie
5
Himself
Diary of a Young Comic (1979)
Movie
Vega$ (1978)
TV
Awards Announcer
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976)
Movie
Self
The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians (1970)
Movie
George Jessel
The Phynx (1970)
Movie
The Presence
Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness? (1969)
Movie
MC Grammy Awards
Valley of the Dolls (1967)
Movie
8
Self
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1967)
TV
5
Mr. Fessel
The Busy Body (1967)
Movie
Self
The Merv Griffin Show (1962)
TV
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
TV
6
Self
The Pierre Berton Show (1962)
TV
Self - Co-Host / Self
The Mike Douglas Show (1961)
TV
Startime (1959)
TV
George Jessel
Juke Box Rhythm (1959)
Movie
Narrator
Wonders of Puerto Rico (1958)
Movie
Narrator
Wonders of Chicago (1958)
Movie
Self
Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957)
TV
George Jessel
Beau James (1957)
Movie
Commentator
Wonders of New Orleans (1957)
Movie
Self
The Steve Allen Show (1956)
TV
Self
The Jimmy Durante Show (1954)
TV
Narrator
Yesterday and Today (1953)
Movie
Self - Host
The Comeback Story (1953)
TV
Producer
Tonight We Sing (1953)
Movie
Producer
The I Don't Care Girl (1953)
Movie
Producer
Bloodhounds of Broadway (1952)
Movie
Producer
Wait Till the Sun Shines, Nellie (1952)
Movie
Producer
Golden Girl (1951)
Movie
Producer
Anne of the Indies (1951)
Movie
Producer
Meet Me After the Show (1951)
Movie
George Jessel
The Jack Benny Program (1950)
TV
Self
The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950)
TV
Self - Mystery Guest
What's My Line? (1950)
TV
Producer
Dancing in the Dark (1949)
Movie
Producer
Oh, You Beautiful Doll (1949)
Movie
Writer
You're My Everything (1949)
Movie
Producer
When My Baby Smiles at Me (1948)
Movie
Self
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)
TV
6
Producer
Nightmare Alley (1947)
Movie
Writer
I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now (1947)
Movie
Producer
The Dolly Sisters (1945)
Movie
Master of Ceremonies
Four Jills in a Jeep (1944)
Movie
George Jessel
Stage Door Canteen (1943)
Movie
Songs
Vivacious Lady (1938)
Movie
Writer
Professional Soldier (1935)
Movie
George Jessel
Rambling 'Round Radio Row #9 (1934)
Movie
Writer
Private Jones (1933)
Movie
George Jessel
George Jessel and His Russian Art Choir (1931)
Movie
George
It Might Be Worse (1931)
Movie
Morris Rosen
Politics (1930)
Movie
Luigi
Love, Live & Laugh (1929)
Movie
Minstrel Show Performer
Happy Days (1929)
Movie
Georgie Jessel
Lucky Boy (1929)
Movie
Johnny Ginsberg
Ginsberg the Great (1927)
Movie
Izzy Murphy
Sailor Izzy Murphy (1927)
Movie
Isadore 'Izzy' Goldberg, posing as I. Patrick Murphy
Private Izzy Murphy (1926)
Movie
Ratings
Average 5.39
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1926
1947
1953
1949
2019
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1898-04-03
Deathday1981-05-23 (83 years old)
Birth PlaceThe Bronx, United States of America
RelationshipsLois Andrews (1940-01-01 - 1943-01-01), Norma Talmadge (1934-01-01 - 1939-01-01)
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsGeorge Albert "Georgie" Jessel, George Albert Jessel
Awardsstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award
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